The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-24
RICH MUSICAL TREAT.
The Strelezki Recital and How 1t Demon
strated the Merits of the Knabe Piano.

At the compli mentary invitation OF Theo.
Pfaf1in & Co., the large music hall over their
piano warerooms on North Pennsylvania street
was crowded on Wednesday evening last by their
many friends and patrons to listen to A recital
given by the eminent pianist. Mr.. Anton Strelezki
This artist has been in this country but two
years. and while not claiming any city as his
own, makes his home, when not travelling. with
his mother in Detroit He has played in the
principal cities of both continents. The pro-
gramme rendered by him was thor
oughly enjoyed by the appreciative audi
ence. Every number was committed by
the player and perfectly rendered.
from the simplest TO the mos: difficult. The first
was the Variations in minor" by Haydn,
the theme, short one. being embelllshed with
delicate runs, turns and trills. The "Sonta op
SO, major" By Beethoven, is long and was
given with an and precision delightful to
hear. Mr.. D. Dewitt Nay, new resident OF
this city and an acquisition to musical circles
sang the cavatina. 'Vieni la Mai Vendetta" by
Donizetti. his voice. full baritone, filling the
hall completely. The second number, by Mr.
StrelezkI, was in six parts, beginning with the
''Nocturne in D fat" by Chopin, favorite
composition. This was followed oy the
"Bolero' and "Ballade. A fat op.
A." by the same composer. Both
were given with taste and briiliancy. The I'm
promptu. op 90" by Schubert, allegro to
greater degree than many players will attempt.
and the rapidity with which it was done created
a sensation for it was received with great ap-
plause The notes seemed to fall like shower
from his strong and flexible fingers In response
to the demand. the ''Serenade," by Schubert,
was played with deicacy and quiet in marked
contrast to the 'Impromptu." The "Mazurka."
by GODDARD, was also received with favor by the
interested listeners The last piece in this group
was the "Polonaise,' by Moszkowski,
one of those musicians whose pecu-
liar music is popular just at
present The second vocal part of the pro-
gramme was given by Mrs Nay, who possesses
a strong mezzo soprano voice, which was heard
in ''TAmo." by Nicolo, and the we'll known
t.Tell Me, Beautiful Maiden" Of Gounod the
fifth and last number was a group of Mr..
Strelezki's own compositions. and included
Novelette," .'First Mazurka, !" ..Gavotte Mod
erne." ''Poiish Dance No II and ''Valsero."
Each belongs to the modern school Of European
music, q new and original treatment, which Is
readily appropriated and appreciated by culti-
waited musicians. but not liked by the general
music-lover or listener, until, like many other
things, custom brings liberation, and, finally,
a fancy for it The last piece. LISTS
"Hexameron" and excessively difficult, called
for great skill and endurance. and the artist was
not found wanting, for he surmounted every OBJ
stacle in the way of technique. Tie skill dis
Mr. Strelezki was equal in both. and made as
great an impression on those who could see, as
we'll as hear him. The piano used the IA
vorite Knabe Grand. aud all of its good qualities
wore beautifully brought out For the song accom-
paniments the neat and sweet-toned upright
was used. 1t is Mr. Strelezki's preference,
among the many makes.